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Growth Network


What is the Connecticut Growth Network?

The Connecticut Growth Network is a discussion and action forum of statewide leaders, consisting of small peer-led, local networking groups or cells.

The Connecticut Growth Network was established by the Connecticut Technology Council in 2004. Each local cell is comprised of technology executives, entrepreneurs, investors and professional service providers with an interest in discussing the issues affecting Connecticut’s technology future. Local cells also introduce groups of tech leaders for the purpose of possible business collaboration, development and assistance.

The Growth Network connects companies, entrepreneurs, investors or dealmakers and creates an involved community of concerned leaders in the technology industry.

Once a month, over breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Local Cell Leaders convene five to fifteen friends or colleagues to discuss a specific issue -- an important issue facing their companies, communities, or the State. Occasionally, a guest speaker is invited. And sometimes, there is no planned program, but just a desire to revisit with peers and help solve a pressing issue.

Local cells may be organized by vertical industry, profession, target market, special interest, or simply geography.

 

There are four key goals for the Connecticut Growth Network:

1. to stimulate direct collaboration and innovation between participants,
2. to knit together the diverse geography of the State's industries and intellectual centers,
3. to advance a competitive economic agenda for the State,
4. to secure major investments in the culture of innovation

The Connecticut Technology Council currently has three established networking discussion groups or cells who meet monthly. The groups meet in Stamford, at the University of Hartford and in Tolland. Look for these events on our Tech Calendar.

The Connecticut Technology Council’s three cells are described below:


Kevin Bouley, President of Nerac, Inc.

Xcellr8 Innovation Cell

Our mission is to stimulate collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial activity between leaders and executives of the business and education communities.

It’s an opportunity to participate and share thoughts and ideas on how
we can best work together to stimulate growth, create innovation and spur economic activity.

We feel it’s important to challenge the status quo, and construct a solid foundation for future growth by utilizing and developing talent that exists today in our region.

Cell Name:  Xcellr8 Innovation Cell

Cell Location: Tolland

Cell Leader: Kevin Bouley, President of Nerac, Inc.
Meeting time and location: 8:00 to 9:00 am, the second Thursday of each month at Nerac, Inc offices in Tolland, One Technology Drive, Tolland, 06084
Contact: Ann Means.(860) 289-0878, x335 ameans@ct.org


Soundview Innovation Cell
Cell Name:
Soundview Innovation Cell
Cell Location: Stamford
Cell Leader(s): Barry Monies, President & CEO of Computronix, LLC
Meeting time and location: See Calendar, or contact Cell Leader for details on
the next meeting, held at the Stamford Marriott, Two Stamford Forum, Stamford, 06901
Contact: Barry Monies, bmonies@computronixusa.com, 203.921.2665

The mission of the Soundview Innovation Cell is to provide networking opportunities for Fairfield County technology professionals and leaders interested in discussing technology issues and advancing the state’s technology agenda. We often invite technology entrepreneurs to speak and introduce their companies and technology to our members. Guest speakers are often the staple of their meetings.



Greater Hartford
  Innovation Cell

Rocket

Cell Name: Greater Hartford Innovation Cell
Cell Location: Varies, Hartford
Cell Leader(s): Fred Wergeles, President, Fred Wergeles & Associates, LLC, Cathy Intravia, Partner, Shipman & Goodwin
Meeting time and location: 2 - 4 times a year; see Calendar, or contact Cell Leader for information on the next meeting

The Greater Hartford Innovation Cell hopes to attract a diverse group of technology people from the greater Hartford’s base of technology companies. It intention is to help emerging start-ups and entrepreneurs who might come before its mature and seasoned group of technology professionals. It is also the intention of this group to discuss topical issues affecting the state’s technology community. Guest presenters from area Technology companies provide much of the content for meetings of the Hartford Cell.  Feel free to contact the cell leaders with offers to present your company.


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